Posted on May 15, 2018 · Leave a Comment
In this week’s Child Health News: FDA expands approval of Gilenya as treament for multiple sclerosis specifically for adolescent and pediatric patients bit.ly/2Iama1n
Welcome to Pediatric Safety’s weekly “Child Health & Safety News Roundup”- a recap of the past week’s child health and safety news headlines from around the world. Each day we use social media to communicate relevant and timely health and safety information to the parents, medical professionals and caregivers who follow us. Occasionally we overlook something, but overall we think we’re doing a pretty good job of keeping you informed. Still, quite a bit happens every day – so to make sure you don’t miss anything, we offer you a recap of this week’s top 15 events & stories.
- If you’re a Australian grandparent with primary care of your grandchild you may be able to get help with approved child care support bit.ly/2KkYjbR 2018-5-13
- My child will likely die before I do — & it’s made me a better parent bit.ly/2rw3e24 This gives new meaning to the words you can be stronger than you ever imagined you could be 2018-5-13
- 5-month-old twins die after found unresponsive in Virginia vehicle bit.ly/2IcK5xl …a parent’s nightmare… please look before you lock! #wheresbaby 2018-5-12
- Typhoid scare at Boston-area day care after child diagnosed cbsn.ws/2IbCcrV Child diagnosed had previously traveled abroad 2018-5-12
- First Spouses bring children’s mental health ideas to Washington bit.ly/2KX9Q2y Governor’s spouses from across the country are participating in an awareness event tonight… 2018-5-12
- The Instability of the “Dreamers'” Future Hurts All Children bit.ly/2KSt4Gz 2018-5-11
PedSafe Child Health & Safety News Headline of the Week
Trump asks Congress to cut $7 billion from child health insurance; locals say No bit.ly/2IxEjFZ
- Tomorrow morning, Avengers: Infinity War is Sensory Friendly at AMC bit.ly/2jgRIUn 2018-5-11
- Concerned about your kids having dental x-rays? Thurs Time Capsule 06/11 bit.ly/2rA0GzM 2018-5-10
- When trauma is passed from Holocaust victims to children bit.ly/2IpTmkI 2018-5-09
- Melania Trump Announces Her Official First Lady Initiative Called ‘Be Best’ ti.me/2Ip5J0A – “Be Best” at educating our children about the importance of a healthy and balanced life 2018-5-09
- 15 Things Teens Should Know About Sex: Q&A bit.ly/2K6UZRI 2018-5-09
- Climate Change and It’s Impact on Global Child Health – an Overview by the American Academy of Pediatrics bit.ly/2I3BKI3 2018-5-08
- The Stricter a State’s Gun Laws, the Fewer Children Die From Guns, Study Finds bit.ly/2jGDAUX 2018-5-08
- Who Here Is Certified in CPR or Basic First Aid? Ask The School!! bit.ly/2I1Zsod 2018-5-07
- Depression among parents of newborns can persist 6 months after NICU discharge bit.ly/2HS8ubr Parental age, education and # of kids can influence risk 2018-5-07
